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by mkaresh

mkaresh is a Lead on Epinions 		Aug 17 '00 Design Generations
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by jo.com
 Apr 21 '02 How To Buy A Car When You Don't Know Much About Them:
Do your homework. Research everything you can find and go to the dealer with invoices.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by tch7
 Jun 18 '06 It's Time to Ditch 'er for Something Younger
Following these tips for buying and selling a vehicle can save you a lot of money.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by coldsteel7
 Sep 15 '00 If You Plan To Buy A Used Car - Check Out Carfax.com
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by cmeinoz
 Mar 14 '00 LET THE BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!
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by LILvoyce
 May 10 '01 Auctions: Purchasing Used Cars
I think it better to buy from state auctions because they seem to be more reliable.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by inkkognito
 Dec 20 '06 9 Simple Steps to Pain-Free Car Buying
Use these 9 simple steps to eliminate dealer games and get yourself the best car deal possible.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Bonies7
 Dec 24 '99 Invoice cost vs. the REAL invoice
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by readhttp
 Apr 14 '00 Rebates are attractive, but are the BEST deal?
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by coldsteel7
 Dec 24 '99 The Art of the Deal
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by Joubert
 Oct 09 '00 Beware of Curbstoners When Buying A Used Vehicle
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by Wolfhound
 Mar 16 '00 A Bit on Buying Used SUV's/Pickups
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by BadBob
 Sep 13 '00 Chuck's AutoRama - Sleek Cars and Slick Deals
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by kparsons13
 Jul 07 '03 The Ins & Outs, Backwards & Forwards, & All Around on Buying Your Next Vehicle!
Know that I am always here to help. I have friends that can tell me the actual prices. Know that you set the pace and have the power.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Sordid-1
 Jun 11 '00 Browbeatis Intimidatus & Other Phyla of Car Salesman: A Taxonomical Analysis
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by pipet
 Dec 29 '00 Haggling for dummies, non-confrontational style (& get the best price for a NEW car)
You don't have to have haggle know-how to get a good deal. What you do need to do is a little research!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by biscuitfarmer
 Sep 30 '07 Your mind will officially be blown... what to know about buying a car!
Be smart, think ahead, and don't be afraid to walk away on a deal and let them call you back in with a better price. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by sduncanae
 Feb 25 '04 Don't Get Stuck Holding the Bag
Be knowledgeable, have patience, and control the sales situation!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by LaurenMarie
 Jun 04 '00 Dont be such an American!
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by LEDOMAINE
 Dec 17 '00 Customer Satisfaction Is Our Goal!
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by sweetsue_98
 Jun 30 '00 Buyer Beware When Buying A Car!
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by 42ENGLISH
 Mar 19 '00 DO YOUR RESEARCH-NAME YOUR PRICE!
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by Joubert
 Sep 03 '00 How Much Is That Car In The Window?
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by JustCathy
 Mar 20 '00 Best Bets for Buying Your Dream Car
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by andy
 Jan 11 '00 Confessions of a Former Car Salesman
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by vara
 Aug 07 '00 MISSION POSSIBLE: Vara Gets the Inside Scoop on Buying a New Car!
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by ladiazii
 Feb 14 '01 Crash Tests and Star Ratings-That's How I Shop
Please read this review to find helpful web addresses to aid you in your purchasing decisions based on safety and value. Crash test reports and star ratings MATTER.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by hwz1
 Aug 11 '00 Warning: DO NOT Buy These Cars
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by smiles33
 Oct 24 '00 Strategies from the battlefield: Buying a new car $2000 below market price
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by MARIEROY
 Nov 09 '00 As soon as my old Lincoln dies, I'm in that showroom!
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by doink2018
 Apr 18 '03 Get a great deal, without the B.S.
Use the Internet to research and request quotes. When you've narrowed it down to one or two dealerships, go there as an Internet Customer to get the best deal.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by 401402
 May 18 '00 Buying a motorhome - do you rv?
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by tlbwriter
 Apr 06 '00 Car Buying for Dummies
Don't go through the car buying process backwards, or even sideways... take some of the mystery out of buying a car and avoid costly mistakes.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by hwz1
 Jul 15 '00 10 Cars I Would Never Consider Buying
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by mbmattson
 Jun 08 '00 Carmax vs. car dealerships
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by charles
 Jul 29 '00 Great Deals For Guys Who Let Their Female Partners Do The Negotiating!
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by onabreak2
 May 05 '00 What A Car Dummy Should Look For
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by soupcraze
 Jul 16 '01 How To Buy A Car Without Getting Cheated... And Save Money Too!
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by WildBillm
 Aug 28 '00 Car Buying w/o The Haggle  Maybe What You Want
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by MsBayLady
 Jan 26 '00 Buying Used From An Individual Owner
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by sweetcece
 Oct 18 '00 Advice to Husbands: How Not To Buy A Car For Your Wife
If you are a man purchasing a car for your wife, you had better know you're making the right decision before you start!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by sweetcece
 Aug 20 '00 My Old Car Croaked Dead & I Decided Enough Was Enough!
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by hwz1
 Mar 28 '00 A Must Ask Question When Buying a Car
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by Sneil_IV
 Aug 11 '00 "Dude, Sneil, What Is All This "AAR" Hogwash?" "Read On, My Friend. Read On."
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by happy2000usa
 Jul 20 '00 It Can Be More Fun Than an IRS Audit
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by Magick1
 Jul 01 '00 Get Informed Before You Buy!
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by hamors
 Jan 29 '00 THAT NEW CAR SMELL: Bribe the sales guy?
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by Trawma
 Jun 06 '00 I feel so used
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by epinionated
 Jan 09 '00 How to get the best deal on a used vehicle (Part 2/2)
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by readhttp
 Mar 04 '00 Beyond the research.....
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by BrianCam
 Dec 26 '99 Used Cars - Common Sense
Being observant is the best tool you have in the search for a good used car - watch and listen, many owners will tell you everything.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by bodashe
 Sep 26 '00 Carfax.com - Not just another smile in polyester.
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by sweetcece
 Aug 20 '00 Cars: The Final Frontier -This is the Voyage of the Desperate Buyer!
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by AngelaBar
 Nov 18 '00 What the Car Dealer doesn't want you to know-Let the Buyer Beware
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by paramchuk
 Sep 26 '00 How we bought a car.
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by hmcs
 Jun 22 '01 Some important tips based on experience
Preparation is the key!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by education1
 Oct 07 '00 Here's What I've Learned
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by BRIANWATKINS
 Nov 11 '00 SECRETS TO BUYING A CAR!
If you need advise on buying a car or in the market give me a call 1 (843)525-4100.Brian... read full review 		Very Helpful
by roadiem
 May 25 '00 Are you going to RE-TIRE ?
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by E-trustme
 Mar 28 '00 Used Car Diagnosis for Dummies
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by charles
 Feb 05 '00 Safety Tips For Better Driving & Saving On Your Driving
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by LEDOMAINE
 Nov 15 '00 But, What I Really Want...
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by susiewho
 Jan 24 '00 From the Other Side
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by bwyckoff1
 May 13 '00 The shopping Nightmare or how to buy a Car and get an ulcer
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by Sloucho
 Dec 08 '00 An Almost Ridiculously Minor Point
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by BeanieRandy
 Jun 26 '00 Thinking of buying a new Vehicle....Get a Free Gift while you're at it....
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by box543
 Jun 30 '00 "-And the dipstick is so conveniently located that even the Little Lady can find it."
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by dreamcatcher39
 Jul 08 '00 What?? You can't talk to me because my husband's with me????
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by mattjoe
 Feb 28 '00 My Daddy Drives A Hard Bargain
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by Jaywa
 Apr 15 '00 Purchasing a Car? I Have Some Tips for You
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by bill8643
 Jul 24 '00 Buying your new vehicle
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by SEHarrington
 Jan 18 '00 Cars Online!
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by dustygold
 Jan 15 '00 Autoland
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by MsHooterville
 Jul 13 '00 Stick to Basics and Wear Something Sexy
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by ddillon
 Jan 21 '00 Why buy Used?
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by Gthomp1
 May 27 '00 Tips for buying a Used Car
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by Candies3
 Mar 23 '00 What to look for when buying a used car
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by gpatters
 Mar 27 '00 Pay Now or Pay Later ?
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by 401402
 Dec 28 '99 Used Cars - old-hat-strategies! Don't forget to stay in control!
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by dreamix
 Dec 24 '99 A Surefire Technique for Gaining the Upper Hand
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by MsArriana
 Apr 17 '00 Please don't get mad women!!
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by littledebby
 Sep 25 '00 Buying with Knowledge!
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by Bond008
 Jun 05 '00 Used Car Buyers Check List
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by dazedcunf
 Jan 14 '00 Tips from a used car salesman
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by zima3000
 Dec 13 '00 And yet another way to cheat a car buyer.
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by cntaur5
 Jun 04 '00 Thank goodness for the lemon law.
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by writer
 Jun 13 '00 Painless Car Shopping
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by pcomsec
 Jun 23 '00 How to find out what the dealer REALLY paid
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by BettyLynn
 Dec 23 '99 Bottom Line
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by roynyr
 Apr 22 '00 Make sure it has 4 wheels!!
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by brucec32
 Aug 02 '00 Compact Trucks - a false economy?
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by brucec32
 Aug 11 '00 "Certified" used cars. The auto industry's newest high profit center
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by poseidon
 Jan 04 '00 Do your research
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by ExBrave
 Mar 12 '00 Car Buying: Do your homework!
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by Alastor
 Feb 25 '00 Tricks of the Trade.
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by jtlipps
 Sep 01 '00 Why so much?
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by Niniski
 Jan 09 '00 Auto-by-Tel
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by Sunliner
 Feb 10 '00 The No-Hassle Way to a Good Deal (Relatively Speaking)
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by hdeans6380
 Jan 20 '00 So you're gonna buy a car?
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by paramendra
 Jul 15 '00 My Wish List: How Long Might I Have To Wait?
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by Melissa_M
 Apr 10 '00 Adventures in Car Buying....
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by moremail
 Dec 09 '00 FIRST, when you go shopping, convince yourself of this....
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by PMellEagle
 Mar 12 '01 You've Got a Great Deal!...Now WATCH OUT!
Don't let your guard down after you've negotiated a great price on a new car... they're coming after you again in Round 2... yes, the Financial Battle comes next!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Candice923
 Aug 01 '00 Baby Steps
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by Gthomp1
 Aug 06 '00 Comebacks Against That Annoying Salesperson
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by abloch
 Apr 17 '00 Sell your Soul to the Devil
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by TheSmartTraveler
 Sep 12 '00 Don't be Jerked Around; Buy From an Auto Broker
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by briansdad
 Jan 20 '00 recess was my favorite subject
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by protoguy
 Mar 16 '00 Hard Lessons at Carmax
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by aubreyj0
 Jan 10 '00 Use Autbytel to YOUR advantage
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by livewire_
 Apr 15 '01 Trade-Ins: Don't throw money away.
Can $25 in car care products make your trade worth an extra $1000?... read full review 		Very Helpful
by rosie6349
 May 06 '00 act smart
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by SportFury
 Dec 25 '99 Make the dealer do the work.
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by latemodels
 Jan 24 '00 Don't get taken!
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by nalyr98
 Jul 13 '00 Be an informed consumer
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by darkgoddess997
 Apr 12 '00 The 411 on buying a car.
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by raymondstewart
 Apr 24 '00 Don't get taken for a ride!
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by Mecheby
 Mar 07 '00 You Can Never Be Too Skeptical
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by GwenK
 Jan 13 '00 Jacked up mini-vans and monster trucks
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by jwachs2412
 May 09 '00 Be Prepared With Lots of Knowledge
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by crxnamja
 Jun 05 '00 Check out CarsDirect before you buy Any Car!
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by Newskier
 Jun 23 '00 The Four Square Trick
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by docdrew
 Feb 29 '00 Ex-Car Salesman Gives Away Industry Secrets
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by ccoates5
 Jan 27 '00 used cars are better than new!
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by nil293
 Jul 12 '01 How to Dress
How you dress for the game is much more complicated than you thought.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by renewal2
 Jan 25 '00 Can The Web Zap Highway Culture?
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by dkozin
 Jun 17 '00 I Will Never Buy A Car Offline...
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by Sapphire13
 Apr 05 '00 Handicapped people would like to test drive before buying
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by grumpifrog
 Aug 07 '00 Buying My Saturn
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by B-ROCK
 Jan 21 '00 Buying a CAR: 101
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by cekprolink
 Nov 10 '00 Buying a Used Car?  Be Prepared.
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by eharri3
 Jun 11 '00 The Extended Test Drive
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by almwiz
 Apr 23 '00 Before you talk turkey, inspect the bird...
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by dbhoutx
 Feb 24 '00 Ah, the fun of buying a new car
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by petesms
 Jan 20 '00 Consumer Reports!
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by BSmith24
 Feb 20 '00 Used Car Buying--Have I Got A Deal For You!
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by sj1492miles
 Mar 20 '00 10 EASY steps in getting the MOST $$$ at trade-in time..
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by denniskim
 Dec 24 '99 Am I Stupid? Why you should buy American AND Foreign.
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by brwnmack
 Jan 11 '00 Horsepower means nothing compared to torque!!
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by Amiencc
 Apr 17 '00 Don't Ignore the Sad Cars
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by bowlingbj
 May 15 '00 General Car Buying Hints
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by sfoster79
 Dec 12 '00 "Buying a Used Car" or "Crap Shoot"
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by urbanpagan
 Jun 13 '00 Research first and save money later!
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by djones
 Jan 04 '00 Go with your own instinct!
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by gjacks
 Dec 30 '99 Do your research!
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by happytobehere
 Apr 10 '00 Never believe what they say...
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by AlexG
 Jan 14 '00 Dealers' auctions--saves $ when buying a used car
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by docdrew
 May 03 '00 Beware of The Finance Office
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by smc73099
 Feb 24 '00 Buying a car any car
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by plastigoo
 Jan 16 '00 Why keep up with the Jonses? Save $$ instead!
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by radio1_mike
 May 03 '00 Go To Edmunds.com First!
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by willow4
 Jul 07 '00 Things Most People Do Not Consider
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by gruijj
 Sep 27 '00 Buying is easy if you know how
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by aliencowboy
 Aug 30 '00 For the financially impaired
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by banewman
 Nov 05 '00 Beth - Average consumer and budget-minded mom...
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by ljrunner
 Mar 19 '00 Where do you start? HERE!
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by dave_fietz
 Dec 29 '99 Getting Used (Cars)
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by aerigath
 May 03 '00 The Inside Scoop
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by BirdieEBL
 Apr 04 '00 Carmax fought in my corner!
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by bryan-wang
 Jan 05 '00 Purchasing the Car of Your Dreams
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by DavidWeisman
 Mar 18 '00 For the non power buyer
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by Pameladugan
 May 18 '00 Make sure you read the fine print and check EVERYTHING!
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by gootch
 Jan 23 '00 Be strong, be informed!
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by oriongirl82
 Mar 16 '00 American versus Import: a Detroit-biased opinion
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by amos1
 Jan 27 '00 Easy Guidelines for buyina an Automobile
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by jamust
 Sep 10 '00 Auction Cars and YOU!
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by hopelynn
 Mar 31 '00 An Educated Opinion on Car Buying
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by Sk8135
 Jun 06 '00 Buying a Truck
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by diamondgoat69
 May 08 '00 Make sure you are not getting a lemon
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by en7489
 Apr 14 '00 It pays to be sneaky
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by rpi
 May 21 '00 The Insurance Factor
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by weisenberg
 Jan 27 '00 READ THIS BEFORE SHOPPING
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by jcgraphics
 Jul 26 '00 What YOU need to know about buying a car.
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by getalife
 Nov 13 '00 Consider the source
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by zoelch
 Oct 07 '00 Considering a New Vehicle? Tips for SUCCESS
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by BlackKnight
 Jan 13 '00 A few quick tips for that not so new car.
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by sj1492miles
 Mar 21 '00 Don't LOSE the whole "WAR" by winning one "BATTLE"
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by hudsonm13
 May 29 '00 Getting the bang for your buck
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by ccw1102
 May 25 '00 Dealing with Car Dealers
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by Devante
 Jan 12 '00 INTERNET SHOPPING
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by smooth53_98
 Jan 14 '00 Go in prepared.....
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by classicrock
 Jan 15 '00 TIPS
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by SFBoomer
 Feb 16 '00 Carsdirect.com: So you wanna buy a car over the internet?
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by CraigPetzold
 Feb 25 '00 Tips for buying from a dealership
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by topsalesnj
 Dec 29 '99 Sales Tactics...
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by AndrewCom
 Mar 22 '00 Before you even think about buying another car, READ THIS!!
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by Hugh-Ogletree
 Feb 02 '00 Edmunds and You
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by jbchen01
 Jun 08 '00 Do your research... and negotiate... also.. my picks for certain price ranges...
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by ReverendJeff
 Mar 27 '00 Autoweb.com - a Great Experience
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by LaFeet
 Oct 24 '00 To be Lemoned or Not?
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by spoalanm
 Mar 14 '00 My One and Only New Car Buying Experience.
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by Kissoangel
 Sep 27 '00 Is there a right way.....
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by Rumple
 Nov 07 '00 Use Your Fingers Save Your Wallet
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by twoturn
 Sep 12 '00 1st Car Wisdom
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by deleo
 Dec 28 '99 Service, The Most Important Feature
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by mattgordon
 Nov 04 '00 It's NOT rocket science...selecting a car these days !
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by RonnieB
 Sep 08 '00 Save Money - CHECK INSURANCE RATES!
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by Burned
 Feb 28 '00 Auto buying tips
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by kissman
 Aug 04 '00 The salesman is my friend:). NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by jrf
 Mar 08 '00 women and car buying
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